FAQ
Choose a region. Short answers, honest expectations.
All our trips are private only. We do not mix groups, because pace, comfort level and expectations should be adapted to you.
The Timor-Leste blue whale expedition is planned around the in-water experience during the blue whale season. In season, conditions are usually very good for it; we take time to read the whales calmly and get into the right position.
October and November are the key months. Each year, more than 600 pygmy blue whales migrate through the deep channel between Dili and Atauro. Read the detailed Timor-Leste whale season guide.
You can book 1 to 5 days on the Timor-Leste blue whale availability calendar. The daily price is fixed and independent of group size, with a maximum of 5 guests.
On the blue whale swimming route, we use the boat to find the whales, read their direction and get into a calm position for entry. When conditions and local rules allow it, drone footage can support spotting and positioning decisions.
No. This is snorkeling, not diving. You need to be comfortable in open water and able to swim calmly and confidently. More detail is in the blue whale swimming guide.
Private boat for your group, local crew, fuel, safety briefing, underwater guide, drinking water and lunch. Guests bring their own snorkeling gear. Flights, accommodation and travel insurance are not included.
Safety comes first. If a day is not sensible because of weather, we look for a better window or a fair solution. On the water, we make decisions based on the situation that day.
Papua expeditions are for fit, flexible travelers who are comfortable with remote logistics, simple conditions and plans that may change because of weather, boats or local timing.
The core Papua route options are Asmat, Korowai, Asmat + Korowai, and Nabire whale sharks with logistics support. We help you choose based on fitness, time and comfort level.
Papua prices are individual and on request. Costs depend on route, group size, transport, timing, local support, and how much flexibility or depth you want.
No. The Korowai expedition avoids misleading "tourist treehouse theatre". If we go, we go with local permission, realistic timing and respect for what is actually possible.
During the expedition, local logistics such as boats, water taxis, local transport, guides, village arrangements and simple accommodation are planned into the route. International and domestic flights to Papua are not included.
Yes. Papua is remote and sensitive. River levels, weather, boat timing, local permissions and village rhythm can all affect the plan. Flexibility is part of doing it honestly.
You travel independently to Papua and onward to Agats via Ewer. Routing often depends on Timika connections and your arrival point. From Agats onward, we handle the local logistics for the Asmat expedition or Korowai route.
Yes. We build the route via Agats with water and overland segments where possible. It is slower and harder than the glossy version, but much more realistic for most travelers.
Korowai is the hardest Papua option. You should be fit, patient and comfortable with humidity, simple sleeping conditions, trekking, long travel days and plans that may change.
Generally yes. Asmat is shorter and less trek-heavy, but it is still remote. You should still expect basic comfort, river logistics and flexible timing.
Yes. If the whale sharks are your main focus, we can organize Nabire whale shark swimming separately from Nabire: driver, local contact, morning boat and return transport. It can also be combined with a Papua expedition.
No wildlife encounter should be sold as guaranteed. Nabire is strong for whale shark encounters, but weather, boats, local timing and animal behavior still matter.
As early as possible. Papua planning benefits from time for route logic, local coordination, domestic flights, buffers and an honest fitness check.
The Flores expedition is an overland journey from Labuan Bajo to Lamalera by bemo and local transport. The route is about long roads, villages, landscapes, Kelimutu and a raw cultural finale in Lamalera.
A bemo is a small local bus used across Indonesia for people, luggage, supplies and almost everything else. It is simple, local and part of the Flores overland route.
It is not a luxury setup. Expect long travel days, simple guesthouses or homestays, changing roads and a lot of real local travel. That is exactly what gives the route depth.
Yes, with good weather and the right village rhythm, close observation can be possible on the Flores route to Lamalera. It is never staged or guaranteed on demand; it depends on sea conditions, season, boats and the community.
Yes, that can be built in. Staying longer may make the return journey more intense, because later transport legs or flight schedules need to be matched carefully.
Private bemo transport with driver, local accommodation along the route, planned activities and visits, and boat transfers such as the Lamalera crossing. Meals stay flexible and are usually inexpensive locally.